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Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

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Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

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@blowthemind

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Episodes
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Folkloric Cats of the British Isles

8/5/2025
In this special CAT WEEK episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, including Scotland's cat-sith and the Grimalkin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:23

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Incredible Shrinking Man

8/4/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1957 miniaturization film “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” which manages to deliver ground-breaking special effects action and philosophical depth in equal measure. Plus, it features an amazing house cat attack! (originally published 03/24/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:22:38

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From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 4

8/2/2025
In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. (originally published 8/6/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:22

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Invitation to Hell (1984)

8/1/2025
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the bonkers 1984 Wes Craven made-for-TV movie “Invitation to Hell,” starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy and Susan Lucci. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:43:44

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Vintage Egyptology, with Colleen Darnell

7/31/2025
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Egyptologist, author and educator Colleen Darnell about ancient Egyptian religion, warfare and of course vintage fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:02

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The Monstrefact Omnibus: Star Trek

7/30/2025
In this classic omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses four different creatures from the Star Trek universe: the Andorians, the Tribbles, the Ceti Eels and the Horta. (orignally published 6/12/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:15

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Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Daniel Whiteson

7/29/2025
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" about Whiteson's upcoming book "Do Aliens Speak Physics," to be released November 4th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:10

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hercules in the Haunted World

7/28/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’s “Hercules in the Haunted World,” starring Reg Park, Christopher Lee and Leonora Ruffo. (originally published 7/26/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:41

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From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 3

7/26/2025
In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. (originally published 8/01/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:27

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

7/25/2025
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1977 Ray Harryhausen adventure film “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger,” starring Patrick Wayne, Taryn Power, Margaret Whiting, Jane Seymour, Patrick Troughton and scores of amazing stop-motion creatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:40:44

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Food Storage Mad Science, Part 2

7/24/2025
In this two-part series of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by guests Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum of the Savor podcast to talk about a collection of fascinating and bizarre transformations that food can undergo when stored in the right (or wrong) conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:46

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The Monstrefact: The Werewolf Ozzy Osbourne

7/23/2025
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the werewolf persona of late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, from his 1983 album “Bark at the Moon.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:17

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Food Storage Mad Science, Part 1

7/22/2025
In this two-part series of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by guests Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum of the Savor podcast to talk about a collection of fascinating and bizarre transformations that food can undergo when stored in the right (or wrong) conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:15

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Legend

7/21/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Ridley Scott’s dark fairy tale “Legend,” starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry. (originally published 8/30/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:32:00

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From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 2

7/19/2025
In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. (originally published 7/30/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:51

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Deerskin

7/18/2025
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Joe and guest host J.J. discuss Quentin Dupieux's 2019 film "Deerskin," starring Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:18:04

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From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 1

7/17/2025
In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. (originally published 7/25/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:01

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Smart Talks with IBM: L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty

7/16/2025
This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Oréal’s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities of cosmetic formulation and the AI partnership with IBM. Learn how AI is poised to revolutionize the creation of beauty products, to make them even more sustainable and innovative. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:25

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STBYM Listener Mail: The Bog

7/15/2025
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:43

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Warriors

7/14/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a street gang odyssey across New York City with 1979’s “The Warriors.” (originally published 8/23/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:30:48